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AM - The Merchant of Words : For Words Worth Their Weight - NZ

Don’t let the title mislead you. As the Merchant of Words, I’m not related to the Merchant of Venice.
To be honest, Shakespeare never appealed to me. Neither did academics. Thus, I just about managed to complete my
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Don’t let the title mislead you. As the Merchant of Words, I’m not related to the Merchant of Venice.
To be honest, Shakespeare never appealed to me. Neither did academics. Thus, I just about managed to complete my schooling – or let’s just say that my teachers got fed up of me. After all, I was an immense strain on their conscience. It couldn’t have been easy deciding where I deserved fractional marks for an answer i.e. a 0.3 here or a 0.6 there etc., could it? Suffice it to say that my academic success in school resembled a village after a Mongol raid.
A few years later, I began working as a software developer. In that time, I learnt that I could create software for an accounting system. Considering that all I knew about accounting was the definition of debit and credit, it was an educational achievement on the job. I also learned how to travel to various parts of the city. An online job that taught me several offline things!
Later, I found myself applying for an executive position to answer e-mail queries sent by Amazon.com’s customers. However, the powers that were thought I was a glutton for punishment. Therefore, they made me a Quality Editor instead. I handled the responses for the escalation e-mail queues. I also trained and audited e-mail responses for 15 executives. A relocation ended this brief but enlightening dalliance.
My next assignment was as a back office executive in insurance processing. I processed transactions related to insurance cover. In some time, my supervisors realised that my innocent smiles (certainly not my good looks!) lay behind all their troubles. So they gave me charge of a team, of a process and of a client relationship too. From indexing scanned images of insurance claims related post to recovering money from at-fault third parties, my team did it all. Sadly, they also did me in… I finally turned to becoming a freelance content developer: writing about things I hadn’t heard of or seen, for clients I hadn’t ever seen (or ever would, for that matter!) at places I didn’t even know existed.
After such an extensive background, can I really write? Well, in over 16 years of experience that is the only thing I’ve done. See how:
• As a software developer, I WROTE computer programs and manuals
• As a quality editor, I WROTE e-mails and responses
• As an executive in back office processing, I WROTE manuals, desktop procedures and white papers
• As a team leader, I WROTE policies, manuals, emails, white papers etc.
• As a content developer, I WRITE articles, blogs, website content, product descriptions etc.
So what’s common across: softWare – auditOr – data-entRy – team leaDer and writing Stuff fulltime?
The answer is simple: All of them deal in WORDS…that express what needs to be done in the best way possible…
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Virtual Assistant, Project Manager

My main objective is customer satisfaction. I am an experienced and skilled Admin Support / Data Entry Operator with 8+ years of experience in many areas including data entry (70-75 WPM),
Excellent knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office 2007/2003/2000
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My main objective is customer satisfaction. I am an experienced and skilled Admin Support / Data Entry Operator with 8+ years of experience in many areas including data entry (70-75 WPM),
Excellent knowledge and proficient in Microsoft Office 2007/2003/2000 Applications (MS WORD, MS EXCEL, MS POWERPOINT, MOVIE MAKER and MS PUBLISHER ) and Web Research, Data Entry, Social Media Marketing, Basic Wordpress, Basic Photoshop, Article Writing and other general office duties.
Reliable in Handling confidential matters, Professional to work with, Detail oriented with strong ability to understand specific instruction. Willing to work for a long term basis.
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Accessible HR

I believe that all companies of all sizes should have access to Human Resources tools and great pool of talent. Hence I created a company Accessible HR. We operate under the principle that most of the problems faced by employers
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I believe that all companies of all sizes should have access to Human Resources tools and great pool of talent. Hence I created a company Accessible HR. We operate under the principle that most of the problems faced by employers can be solved with simple and creative solutions which are only possible through a custom approach, understanding of your needs and treating every client and their business as a unique challenge.
We offer the following services:
Recruitment
Employee Relations
Retention
Policy Writing
Policy Interpretation
Labor Law
Exit Interviews
Consultation
Training
Team building
Motivation
​Retreats
Payroll
Benefits administration
New hire processing
We specialize in providing creative and affordable Human Resources solutions to businesses of all sizes. We can help your business with any Human Resources related question, issue or task. We pride ourselves in providing our clients with high quality customer service, integrity and transparency.
We offer flexible rates and you can choose services based on your need. We look forward to hearing from you and we promise that we will work to meet your needs with integrity, honesty, dedication and commitment to your success.
About Agnieszka (Aggie)
Aggie Dellandre has a Masters degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Human Resources and 15 years of experience in both the private and public sectors. Aggie has worked with large employers and small companies, in the healthcare, technology, retail, government, oil and gas and the mental health arenas. Her human resource experience includes recruitment, retention, advertising, job fairs, training, equal employment opportunity, salary configuration and negotiation, policy interpretation, interviewing and much more. Aggie's goal is to bring the benefits of a human resource department to employers of all sizes.
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Expert Copywriter and Editor

The secret to great sales is fantastically engaging copy.
It's true. Unwavering, passionate copywriting is a game changer for your business.
With persuasive copy, your business will bring in more, higher caliber clients, increase your ROI and gain heaps
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The secret to great sales is fantastically engaging copy.
It's true. Unwavering, passionate copywriting is a game changer for your business.
With persuasive copy, your business will bring in more, higher caliber clients, increase your ROI and gain heaps of credibility without saying a word.
Why? Because words matter.
The words you use in your blog posts, website, social media, sales pages, landing pages, newsletters, email campaigns, case studies, white papers and any other communication with someone outside your business represents your business. These words have a dramatic influence on consumer perception- so, any improvement to your content will provide dramatic results on your bottom-line.
Frightfully good copy inspires results by engaging readers, converting clients and increasing sales. You'll be heading up new projects, greeting new prospects and attracting new sales without an increase in your marketing budget.
I specialise in good old fashioned communication without confusing jargon. It's about more than just putting together some words. It's about life-breathing, action-orientated, hands-over-head-and-shout-with-glee results.
Get in touch about your copywriting project today. I offer a wide range of copywriting, content-writing, blogging and ghostwriting services from per project pricing to complete packages.
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Master Wordsmith, Marketing Ninja, and Business Consultant

*** One of oDesk’s Top Contractors of 2012***
I seek to fulfill assignments for all my clients in a quick and professional manner.
My three watchwords are Reliability, Consistency, and Honesty.
You, my potential client, are likely looking to use
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*** One of oDesk’s Top Contractors of 2012***
I seek to fulfill assignments for all my clients in a quick and professional manner.
My three watchwords are Reliability, Consistency, and Honesty.
You, my potential client, are likely looking to use the internet to market your product or service. You may lack a particular skill or piece of marketing expertise, and you’re looking for a contractor to help you solve your problems.
Hopefully, I can help you end your search; I’ve been helping clients solve their internet marketing problems, both large and small, for nearly 15 years now. In just the past 12 months right here on oDesk, I have received near-perfect feedback from over 75 separate clients.
So, how can I help you, specifically?
Most people who find their way here will be in need of a writer. The written (or increasingly, typed) word still remains the basis of all communication, and therefore, all marketing efforts as well.
That’s why I’ve gone out of my way to master the English language. I’m actually one of the 50 highest-rated contractors in the entire U.S.A. in terms of Written English proficiency according to Brainbench, the worlds’ largest third-party skills certification site. I can imbue even the most pedestrian of prose with a verve and vitality anyone would be hard-pressed to match.
If you need simple content, such as static web pages, blog posts, product reviews and the like, I can discover the unique selling points of your product or service and create crisp, clear, top-quality content that will convert to sales for you at higher rates than you thought possible.
Or perhaps you are in the market for something a bit more complex? Have no fear – the more challenging the project the more I enjoy working on it. Thusly, I also write Press Releases (fully AP formatted and styled), do resume touch-ups, personal Bios, eBooks, video scripts, storyboarding, and more. If it can be written, I can write it, and at the very highest level of quality.
I even work on Academic and authority-level writing. I can assist with editing your dissertation, proofreading your thesis, or researching and drafting industry white papers or grants. I’m also sensitive to the needs of ESL students who understand their content but have difficulty demonstrating that fact in English.
Maybe you don’t need any content at the moment though. What can I do for clients who need other services?
Quite a bit. My expertise extends into technical areas as well. I’m able to offer cutting-edge web design services, and also offer fully administered SEM campaigns.
Whether you are looking to get organic results in SEO, go viral with Social Media Marketing (SMM), or acquire targeted traffic through a PPC campaign, I can assist you every step of the way, from campaign design, to execution, to the ongoing monitoring and maintenance required to successfully execute a modern inbound marketing campaign. I’m AdWords certified and have agency-level subscriptions to all major industry software.
I even have a fully equipped recording studio available at my home office and am an accomplished Audio-Visual engineer; I can produce anything from simple YouTube style explainer videos or personal testimonials to full on custom animation designed from the ground up to suit your project.
Finally, you might be here because you’re in need of a business consultant, someone who can help you make sense of the big picture. You may need help tweaking a business or marketing plan, or assistance developing a process document. You may even just want some old fashioned niche research done. I can assist you with these projects, and more. All of my strategic advice is predicated on in-depth research, and focuses on demonstrating clear ROI to clients as soon as possible.
So if you find yourself in need of top-quality content of any sort, assistance developing or implementing a modern marketing campaign, or a business consultant to help you navigate a particularly thorny development, please reach out to me. You and your bottom line will both be glad you did.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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High-Quality Copywriter and Marketer

With a background in journalism and years of experience doing marketing and communications for start-ups and nonprofits, I have the strong grasp of language and business savvy needed to produce excellent copywriting for your needs.
My strengths are quickly intuiting
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With a background in journalism and years of experience doing marketing and communications for start-ups and nonprofits, I have the strong grasp of language and business savvy needed to produce excellent copywriting for your needs.
My strengths are quickly intuiting the brand personality that you - the client - wish to convey, creating professional, engaging and results-driven copy, and speedy delivery on your timetable. This includes copy for websites, email campaigns, banner and Google ads, print brochures, annual reports, info sheets, one-pagers, catalogs and more.
I have also written extensively for community newspapers, particularly on health and education topics, and can easily fulfill your editorial needs, whether it's online or print articles, blog posts, print or email newsletters, ebooks and more.
I am looking to develop lasting relationships with my clients and promise to deliver top-quality work that exceeds your expectations.
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Writer, Editor -- Content Perfector & Expert of Style

I am a passionate writer and editor with seven years of professional experience. My specialties are technical documentation and non-fiction. I am also skilled in editing creative fiction. I understand the nuances of grammar and style like few do, even
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I am a passionate writer and editor with seven years of professional experience. My specialties are technical documentation and non-fiction. I am also skilled in editing creative fiction. I understand the nuances of grammar and style like few do, even other native English speakers.
With a BA in English and experience with training manuals, grant proposals, news copy and academic writing, I am qualified to complete your project to the highest standards.
I am familiar with MLA, AP and APA styles and hold an oDesk Oxford certification.
All my oDesk test scores are in the top 10%.
If you need Latin translation, my associate's degree in Latin makes me the right person for the job.
Contact me if you seek keen attention to detail and respect for your voice. Don't waste your money on a four-dollar-an-hour bargain proofreader. Let's get it done right the first time.
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Resume/CV Review - Resume/CV Creation - Cover Letters - LinkedIn Profiles
I’m your ‘go to gal’ for recruitment help, advice and guidance across resume / CV, cover letter and Linkedin Profile creation along with interview coaching, selection criteria and personal career branding.
I offer support to those of you looking for that next role, seeking advice for interviews or a revamp of your CV/Resume and LinkedIn profile. I offer insight into the recruitment market and provision of honest, valuable feedback.
With a post graduate HR qualification (CIPD), a member of PARW/CC and over 14 years of in-house recruitment team management across a range of corporate and non-profit environments, I have also provided consultancy advice to organisations so really understand how recruiters and hiring managers think.
I have a great track record in helping people move forward on their career path and have the testimonials to prove it!
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